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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Transport

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Formal LetterTask 1

There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter: - describe the problems - explain how these problems are affecting you and others - suggest what could be done about it

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say why you want to sell your car - describe the condition of the car - invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday

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Formal LetterTask 1

You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline. In your letter: - explain what happened - describe your suitcase and say what was in it - ask what the airline is going to do about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently travelled on a train and unfortunately left your luggage. Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter: - give details of your train trip - describe the luggage you left on the train - say what actions you want him/her to take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter: - inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled - describe your suitcase and what happened to it - explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You use trains to reach the office but the timetable of the train has been changed recently. Also, the train you take to work no longer stops at your station. Write a letter to the railway authority about it. In your letter: - introduce yourself - what problems have been created due to the changes - what you would suggest them to do

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter: Describe the problem you had with the tickets Say why you were unhappy with the staff Suggest what action the train company should take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You rented a car from a car rental company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain the situation - say what action you would like the company to take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on holiday and you would like to hire a car. One of your parties is in a wheelchair. Write a letter to a car hire company. In your letter: - explain the reason you need the car - describe the type of car you need - ask what the price is and what it includes

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain that you will meet him/her at the airport say what you have planned for your friend write some important things that he/she might find useful

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